The café is located between the library and the post office.
The café is located between the library and the post office.
English
locate
loʊˈkeɪt, ˈloʊˌkeɪt, ləʊˈkeɪt, ləˈkeɪt, ˈloʊkeɪt
Meaning: to find or discover the exact position of something
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | locate |
| 3rd person singular present | locates |
| Present participle | locating |
| Past | located |
| Will future | will locate |
| Going-to future | going to locate |
| Imperative negative | don't locate / do not locate |
Example sentences
The police are still trying to locate the suspect.
The police are still trying to locate the suspect.
The military base is located on the outskirts of the city.
The military base is located on the outskirts of the city.
The old factory was located in a busy industrial zone.
The old factory was located in a busy industrial zone.
The hotel is located on a quiet, tree-lined avenue.
The hotel is located on a quiet, tree-lined avenue.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for finding the location of people or things, or establishing a business in a specific area.
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